Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Woodeaton Manor School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TSThis job expired on 1 April 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 April 2025 at 8am
Date listed
27 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent, term time only 33.5 hours per week, to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. between the hours of 8.20am - 15.00pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8.20am-14.45pm, 38 working weeks plus 6.48 weeks paid holiday per annum
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 9, Hourly rate £17.29-£18.72. Actual salary is £25,840.96 - £27,976.95 based on 33.5 hours per week.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person specification
criteria
qualities
Qualifications and training
- GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and math’s
- First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
- HLTA qualification or equivalent, or willingness to complete the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role
Experience
- Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
- Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs
- Experience planning and delivering learning activities
- Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Skills and knowledge
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
- Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
- Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
- Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Active listening skills
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
- Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
- Understanding of effective teaching methods
- Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children
- Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support
- Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice
Personal qualities
- Enjoyment of working with children
- Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality
- Resilient, positive, forward looking, and enthusiastic about making a difference
- Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly work environment and a supportive leadership team.
- A team dedicated to making a difference to pupils who need it most.
- Employee Assistant Programme.
- Continuous CPD opportunities.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodeaton Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 18
- School size
- Up to 84 pupils
- Age range
- 7 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodeaton Manor School website
- Email address
- recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865558722
At Woodeaton, we are proud to be part of The Propeller Academy Trust, working together to ensure that every young person is supported to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school is a nurturing and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
We specialise in providing a supportive learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every member of staff is committed to understanding the individual strengths and challenges of our pupils, and to tailoring learning so that each child experiences success and develops confidence in themselves.
Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and flexible, designed not only to meet academic goals but also to equip pupils with the skills they need for life beyond school. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and look forward to a positive future.
As part of The Propeller Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration with other schools who share our vision and values. This partnership enables us to draw on a wide range of expertise, resources, and opportunities, further enriching the experiences we can offer our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Woodeaton Manor School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.
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